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Court and ritual traditions, literati qin music and regional opera coexist with conservatory composition and modern Chinese orchestras.

History & evolution

  1. Ancient traditions

    Court and ritual music

  2. Imperial eras

    Qin and regional opera

  3. 1900s onward

    Modern orchestras

Key styles

  • Guqin
  • Jiangnan sizhu
  • Opera
  • Orchestral

Instruments

  • Guqin
  • Pipa
  • Erhu
  • Dizi
  • Sheng

Masters & composers

  • Guan Pinghu
  • Liu Tianhua
  • A Bing
  • Wu Man

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National Centre for the Performing Arts

Official publisher · checked October 20, 2026

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

Official publisher · checked October 20, 2026

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National Centre for the Performing Arts

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Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

Official publisher · checked October 20, 2026

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National Centre for the Performing Arts

Official publisher · checked October 20, 2026

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

Official publisher · checked October 20, 2026

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